- Use the Search By-laws tool and enter a keyword (e.g. Fence) or a by-law number (e.g. 22-001).
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The online listing is updated as City Council passes new by-laws.
Disclaimer: By-laws contained in this section have been prepared for the purpose of convenience only and are not certified true copies. Where available, office consolidated versions, combining the original By-law and any amendments, are provided for ease of use. For accurate reference, consult copies of the official By-laws and documents in the Records Division of the Office of the City Clerk.
For by-laws and documents that are not available in an electronic format, email [email protected].
The by-laws include those enacted, amended and repealed by City Council, as well as those enacted, amended and repealed by the Ontario Municipal Board, Ontario Land Tribunal or Local Planning Appeal Tribunal. The City of Hamilton provides online access to reference copies of current by-laws dating from 2004 to the present.
There may be one or more subject categories assigned to each by-law depending on context. Selecting a specific category can narrow your search.
By-laws are the official rules that define how the City is governed
Documents
Respecting Commercial Entertainment and Recreation on Outdoor Commercial Patios in the City of Hamilton. CI 22-D
Respecting Temporary Use By-law for Temporary Tents
Respecting Temporary Use By-law for Outdoor Commercial Patios.
Respecting Modifications to the Urban Residential (Single Detached) “R1” and Core Area Residential “R5” Zones with the Waterdown Node Secondary Plan Area.
Respecting Mixed Use Medium Density and Institutional Lands Located within the Waterdown Community Node Secondary Plan, Hamilton. CI-21-F
Respecting Waterdown Community Node Secondary Plan (Flamborough).
Respecting Lands Located at 386 Wilcox Street. ZAR-22-009
- Schedule 8 – No Parking Zones
- Schedule 12 – Permit Parking Zones
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its special meeting held on April 8, 2022.
To Confirm the Proceedings of City Council at its meeting held on March 30, 2022.
Upon Owners of Land Abutting Springbrook Avenue from Approximately 24.5 metres South of Lockman Drive to Approximately 17 metres South of Regan Drive, in the City of Hamilton.
Repealed by Bylaw No. 22-159 June 22, 2022
Respecting Lands Located at 173 Highway 52, 1348 Concession 2 West and 1372 Concession 2 West, Hamilton. RHOPA-21-017/ ZAR-21-040
Respecting 1348 Concession 2 West, 1372 Concession 2 West and 173 Highway 52 (Flamborough).
Respecting Lands Located at 1040 Garner Road West, Ancaster. ZAC-21-030
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
The Property, together with its heritage attributes listed in Schedule “C” hereto is hereby designated as property of cultural heritage value.
Respecting types of permittable fences and their construction
Amendment provides clarity for residents as to what constitutes compliance under By-law 03-296.
- Schedule 8 (No Parking Zones)
- Schedule 12 (Permit Parking Zones)
- Schedule 13 (No Stopping Zones)
For the Purposes of the Provision of Municipal Capital Facilities as defined in Section 110 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
- Convention Centre